Description
The Earthquakes Puzzle Stations will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This activity has students decode interesting facts about natural disasters, earthquakes, Richter Scale, MMS Scale, seismic waves, tectonic plates, faults and safety tips.
The Earthquakes Puzzle Stations is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of fun that has students deciphering codes. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. No prep- just print and go!
What’s Included?
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode
- 4 Decoders
- 4 Differentiated Decoders
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Teacher Instructions
- Answer Key
- Hint Guides – How To Decode
- Completion Signs
Watch the video or click on the preview button to take a closer look at everything included!
Skills Used:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Peer Collaboration
- Problem Solving
To prevent students from simply decoding the puzzles, ALL questions need to be answered correctly in order to solve the final code. This ensures understanding!
Benefits of Use:
- No Prep
- Print and Go
- Cross-Curricular
- Highly Engaging
- No Locks Needed
- No silly envelopes to stuff
- No fancy shapes to cut out
Give students a chance to decode puzzles, move around the room, and read passages, all while actively learning! Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race against the clock. A friendly competition always increases engagement. No prior knowledge is needed. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the topic.
Puzzle Types:
- Cryptogram
- Morse Code
- PigPen Cipher
- Polybius Square
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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Hunter C. –
This was a great resource and very easy to implement in my classroom. The directions were clear, the materials were well organized, and it kept my students engaged throughout the activity. It saved me planning time and worked well with my grade level and curriculum. I would definitely recommend this resource to other teachers and look forward to using more products from this seller in the future!
Misty A. –
My students enjoyed completing the escape room. I used it during literacy centers.
Gabriela A. –
This is a great addition to my classroom – it has a variety of materials that are engaging and easy to use with students.
Taylor L. –
This was a great addition to our unit on earthquakes! My students enjoyed the activity!
Laura Leary –
This was an engaging resource for my students to work through at the end of our unit. They enjoyed having to solve the puzzles. Thank you!
Velora Whitson –
The resources were handy and ready to use. It held the children’s interest.
kari O. –
I had my students use this as stations for review and peer review.
Michelle Herrig –
My students really enjoyed these stations. They were great for a fun review of our unit.
Jodi Andrews –
Kids had fun with these puzzles!
Rachel W. –
My only ever issue with PDF files is I wish sellers would separate the activity from the answer key. I don’t have the ability to do that online so it just adds to my work load to do it manually.
Mary W. –
They really liked it!
Terri Ann Serey –
Great resource, thank you!
Jessica C. –
cute
Joy F. –
Kids enjoyed!
Robin G. –
I found this to be difficult for my fourth grade students to understand.
stalena B. –
Fantastic resource to consolidate knowledge
B Thornton –
nice addition to my natural disaster activities
Maria L. –
We are very excited to use this resource! Great instructions, very creative.
Tina H. –
Great Resource!
Mary-Kate S. –
So much fun!